The resurgence of river otters in North America is considered one of the greatest success stories of modern wildlife ...

The five species are nutria, northern snakehead, green iguana, invasive carp, and wild boar, also known as feral hogs or wild ...

2. Fencing Consider installing a fence to keep muskrats out of your yard or garden. This option also excludes other pests, like rabbits and groundhogs!A one-inch mesh is ideal, and the fence ...

“Nutria look incredibly similar to other semi-aquatic mammals such as muskrats, beavers, mink, and otters, and they also inhabit the same habitat. We're concerned other species might be ...

A spontaneous midnight boat ride along the North Branch featured Chicago’s latest famed fauna. Local Lens is a series where ...

Since 2023 more nutria have been taken from Fresno County than any county in California, according to CDFW data. In the ...

Officials warned hunters to be careful when tracking down the invasive species, as nutria often resembles beavers, groundhogs, and muskrats. Beavers are endangered species and in some states ...

The Upper Peninsula Trappers Association will have a reorganizational meeting Saturday, March 29, to help recruit, retain and reactivate trappers — or those interested in learning about trapping — in ...

Among Minnesota’s many famous animal statues, Otto is worth a look. Located in the city of Fergus Falls, the 40-foot long ...

It’s a safe bet that someone, somewhere in Idaho is fishing on every day of the year. Fish don’t hibernate, so there’s always ...

Its exact population, though, is unknown. The rat-like behemoth is larger than a muskrat and smaller than a beaver — two animals they’re often mistaken for. They can weigh anywhere between 15 ...